Mug Coffee Cake

Mug Coffee Cake

get your coffee cake fix fast!

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 4m
Cook Time: 1m
Total Time: 5m
Servings: 1
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (17 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

267
calories
14g
fat
35g
carbohydrates
2g
protein
1g
fiber
169mg
sodium
Mug Coffee Cake

Recipe Description

Get your coffee cake fix fast with this single-serve Mug Coffee Cake recipe. It is soft, fluffy, flavored with vanilla, spiced with a little cinnamon, and totally delicious. Bonus? You can whip up this super easy recipe practically in no time. As soon as all the ingredients are mixed together, it’s ready in less than 1 minute. Though this recipe features vegan ingredients, such as vegetable oil and almond milk, you can also easily replace them with dairy alternatives.  

To start this recipe, spray a mug or ramekin with non-stick cooking spray. For better presentation, use a ramekin to make and serve this coffee cake, as the cake won’t completely fill up a mug. Mix all of the ingredients together and sprinkle the top with sugar and cinnamon. Microwave on high for 45 seconds until the dough puffs and looks dry. Enjoy this single-serve mug cake warm, right out of the microwave…no sharing needed. Delish!

To make the Mug Coffee Cake, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Mug Coffee Cake

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Prepare mug or ramekin

    1 min
    Step 1 - Mug Coffee Cake

    Spray a mug or ramekin with non-stick cooking spray.

  2. 2

    Combine ingredients

    2 min
    Step 2 - Mug Coffee CakeStep 2 - Mug Coffee Cake

    Add 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, 2 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour, ⅛ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon baking powder, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon almond milk, and ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract and stir until combined.

  3. 3

    Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon

    1 min
    Step 3 - Mug Coffee Cake

    Sprinkle ½ tablespoon brown sugar and ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon over the top.

  4. 4

    Microwave

    1 min
    Step 4 - Mug Coffee Cake

    Microwave on high for 45 seconds until the dough puffs and looks dry. Remove from the microwave and let cool for a few minutes.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Step 5 - Mug Coffee Cake

    Eat warm and enjoy!

Whip up this single-serve Mug Coffee Cake in just 5 minutes and enjoy it warm! Soft, fluffy, flavored with vanilla, and spiced with a little cinnamon, it’s totally delicious. Give this recipe a try, and please come back to tell us how you liked it.

About the author

Nina Cole

Nina dreams of gender equality and for women all over the world to feel empowered and enjoy the same freedom she has. She’s a careful consumer, believing that by being more conscious about the way we live we can make the world a better place! Already a vegetarian, she uses animal products sparingly and tries to produce as little waste as possible. Most of her recipes are vegan as a result!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (17 reviews)
Emily Johnson
January 18, 2025
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Made this mug cake for a quick treat after dinner. It was super easy, and my hubby loved it. Seriously, 1 min and delish.

Jessica
January 18, 2025
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OMG, this Mug Coffee Cake is a game changer! Made it the other day when I was in a rush & needed a pick-me-up. So quick, soft, & delish! Perfect for those 'me time' moments! Can't wait to bake it again!

Tommy
November 30, 2024
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This Mug Coffee Cake is a game changer, man! Whipped it up for a quick breakfast and my kiddos loved it. Super easy and delish—definitely gonna be my go-to for busy mornings!

Eddy
September 12, 2024
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Superb!

Quinn
August 26, 2024
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Super quick recipe, loved it!

Ursula Bennett
August 19, 2024
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I made this mug coffee cake when I was short on time, and it saved my afternoon. Perfect for a quick treat while kids napped.

Sunny
March 1, 2024
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Yummy! I made this Mug Coffee Cake when I had friends over for coffee and it was a hit! Super easy to whip up and so delicious. I love how quick it is! Definitely my go-to recipe now!

Patty
January 12, 2024
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I loved making this Mug Coffee Cake. It was so easy and quick! I made it after a long day at work and it felt like a cozy treat. The vanilla and cinnamon flavors were just perfect. I'll be making this often for a little pick-me-up.

Paul Anderson
November 22, 2023
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This cake is amazing! I made it for a rainy afternoon with my wife, and we adored it. Simple, quick, and so fluffy– each bite brought back memories of cozy coffee shops. Definitely a must-try!

Robert Stevens
September 29, 2023
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I made this Mug Coffee Cake for a late night snack. It was so easy and satisfying. Perfect for a quick treat after a busy day.

Vivster
September 5, 2023
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Yummm! This mug cake was a lifesaver on my busy day. I whipped it up while waiting for my coffee and it was perfect—sweet, soft, and just what I needed to brighten my mood.

Olberto Rossi
August 17, 2023
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Super easy treat! My kids loved helping mix it. We made it on a rainy afternoon after school and devoured it in minutes. Definitely a new family favorite!

Natalie Smith
July 16, 2023
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Yaas! This mug coffee cake is pure magic! I whipped it up for a late-night treat after binge-watching my fave series. Super quick and oh-so-delish! I couldn’t believe I made this in less than a minute. Seriously, it's my new go-to!

Daisy
June 23, 2023
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Superb! Made this for a quick breakfast, and it was perfect. I love that I can have cake and coffee in one - yum!

Catherine
June 21, 2023
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This mug coffee cake is just superb! I made it for a quick breakfast with my kids, and they loved it. So easy to whip up.

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